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This position will be in the Water Quality Compliance Unit in the Stormwater Services Section and will support the implementation of King County's Phase I NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit program. This Water Quality Planner/Project Manager II position will work to improve Water Quality efforts through support and coordination of King County's Stormwater Program and the county's implementing agencies. As part of a dedicated team of high-performing Water Quality planners, scientists and engineers this role will be able to work collaboratively within the Unit, the Section, and the rest of King County on initiatives such as the Stormwater Investment Plan, Clean Water Healthy Habitat, TMDLs, and Equity and Social Justice.
About the Role: Coordination with colleagues around implementation of King County's Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMP) is a key component of this position.
Who Are We? The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County's efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, the environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400, supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting Water Quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science sections maintain high-quality data sets used in long-term-Water Quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision-making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.
Commitment To Equity, Racial and Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Stormwater Compliance Planner, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.What You Will Be Doing:
Application and Selection Process:
Who May Apply: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter, resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply, please submit a:
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.Employment Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
This position will be in the Water Quality Compliance Unit in the Stormwater Services Section and will support the implementation of King County's Phase I NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit program. This Water Quality Planner/Project Manager II position will work to improve Water Quality efforts through support and coordination of King County's Stormwater Program and the county's implementing agencies. As part of a dedicated team of high-performing Water Quality planners, scientists and engineers this role will be able to work collaboratively within the Unit, the Section, and the rest of King County on initiatives such as the Stormwater Investment Plan, Clean Water Healthy Habitat, TMDLs, and Equity and Social Justice.
About the Role: Coordination with colleagues around implementation of King County's Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMP) is a key component of this position.
- Provide technical support to County agencies, including interpretation of stormwater permit language and other Water Quality regulatory requirements. Develop guidance documents, resources, templates, and tools to support compliance for stormwater and Water Quality.
- Supports SWSS and other King County agency compliance. This position will support specific elements of the Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit SWMP. For example, key assignments could include Coordination with King County Agencies, Developing and implementing SOPs, Records Management, Writing / Updating elements of the SWMP, Documenting King County's Integrated Pest Management Program, and other work to accomplish permit compliance and improve Water Quality.
Who Are We? The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County's efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, the environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400, supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting Water Quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science sections maintain high-quality data sets used in long-term-Water Quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision-making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.
Commitment To Equity, Racial and Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Stormwater Compliance Planner, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.What You Will Be Doing:
- Support and identify improvements for implementation of new and expanding King County stormwater programs required by the Phase I Permit, as described in the in this job posting, as well as managing new Water Quality compliance-related projects that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
- Support re-writing King County's public facing Stormwater Management Program Plan.
- Communicate in a timely and professional manner, as needed and in appropriate ways, with County residents, co-workers, and outside agency staff, to support Water Quality compliance.
- Coordinate the documentation and implementation of King County's stormwater programs.
- Coordinate with representatives from partner agencies to achieve compliance with regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the programs and type of work described for this position, including the Clean Water Act, Water Quality standards, NPDES permit program, and King County Water Quality Code.
- Demonstrated skills as an effective participant in multi-disciplinary team meetings or coalitions. This position requires excellent communication skills with property owners and residents, other King County departments, regulatory agencies, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally, to colleagues, outside agencies, and the public.
- Experience interpreting and complying with codes or regulations.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Nimble learning - Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Knowledge and understanding of stormwater conveyance systems, flow control facilities, and Water Quality treatment facilities.
- Experience in effectively working with communities where English is a second language.
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically once per month and as business needs arise. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.
Application and Selection Process:
Who May Apply: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter, resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
To apply, please submit a:
- Complete application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Response to supplemental questions
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.Employment Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
